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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.14, 1,311.30 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.14, 1,311.30 and 441.24 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.14 : 1,311.30 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.14/1,311.30 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.14x = 1,311.30 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.14x = 578,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,598.01/874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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